Steve Wasik is a seasoned CEO, entrepreneur, and consumer products executive with more than 30 years of experience building, scaling, and transforming brands. As CEO of VKTRY Gear, he helped grow the company into a leader in performance technology, bringing its patented carbon fiber insoles to professional, collegiate, and youth athletes worldwide. Throughout his career, Steve has led both global brands and high-growth startups, with expertise spanning brand strategy, private equity, international business, and operational leadership. A graduate of Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, Steve is passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship, and sharing the lessons learned from building businesses, navigating growth, and achieving successful exits.